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Yale School of Management Essay Analysis, 2016–2017

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2016-2017 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  This year, the Yale School of Management (SOM) is as sparing as ever with its application essays… or shall we say essay. Yet again, the school poses just one … Read More  

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University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Essay Analysis, 2016–2017

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2016-2017 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  By today’s standards, the essay questions for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania are remarkably vast. The school presents candidates with two mandatory essays and, if needed, … Read More  

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Beyond the MBA Classroom: Duke Fuqua’s MBA Games and Auction

When you select an MBA program, you are not just choosing your learning environment but are also committing to becoming part of a community. Each Thursday, we offer a window into life “beyond the MBA classroom” at a top business school. MBA Games is a collection of events that take place throughout the academic year and … Read More  

Duke University (Fuqua)

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University of Virginia (Darden) Essay Analysis, 2016–2017

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2016-2017 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  As we have seen for the past several years, the University of Virginia’s Darden School has released a single essay question for its application. However, the school has typically … Read More  

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Friday Factoid: Manage a $2M Student Investment Fund at UCLA Anderson

Many acknowledge UCLA Anderson’s unique connections to the media and entertainment industry. However, far fewer MBA aspirants are aware of the tremendous opportunities Anderson provides to students interested in investment management. Established in 1987, the Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Anderson is a fellowship that provides a limited number of students with a hands-on opportunity … Read More  

University of California Los Angeles (Anderson)

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